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SC59 LVW

2010 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,440 mi
Last recorded114,440 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 LVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 114,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 114,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 107,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged.

Fail 12 Apr 2021 107,163 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 90,966 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 90,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 85,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 74,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,253 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 43,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in nsf tyre

undertrays and engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 31,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 23,952 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 23,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,106 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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SC59 LVW is a 2010 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC59 LVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SC59 LVW registered?

SC59 LVW is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 5 February 2010.

Is SC59 LVW safe to buy?

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